CNBC Investigations: Gamble on Democracy

Kalshi and Polymarket are the major online prediction markets where people bet on future events, everything from election results to who will win the 2027 NBA Championship. But do those bets influence election results? And how are the companies protecting gamblers from manipulating the market? CNBC’s investigation team explores. Disclosure: CNBC has a commercial partnership with Kalshi and uses the company’s market data across its broadcast and digital platforms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks selling off on Wall Street, with tech and AI leading the declines as investors rotate into more defensive parts of the market. How the traders are handling the drops in the Mag7, Semis, and Memory stocks, and if there’s more pain ahead. Plus, the biggest crypto theft ever, some bright spots in spots in the sea of red, and what the Chartmaster sees in store for bombed out names like Alphabet, ServiceNow, and Caterpillar. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A busy week of earnings continues, with Amazon reporting results, and Intel, Sandisk, and Starbucks all delivering quarterly earnings. How the Fast Money traders are handling all the moves, and what tech analyst Gene Munster sees in store for the tech trade. Plus, Caterpillar’s results hit shares, pharma names in focus, and Alphabet’s rough day; how the tech giant’s earnings miss reflects first real sign that AI is taking a bite out of search. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fast Money breaks down Alphabet’s after-hours selloff on search weakness and AI cannibalization concerns, Microsoft’s Azure-led earnings beat, and fresh read-throughs from ServiceNow, FedEx, Chipotle and the Fed. The key takeaway: investors rewarded visible cloud growth and spending discipline while punishing uncertainty around AI monetization, capex and the durability of core businesses.Fast Money Disclaimer  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks posting back-to-back gains, as tech and AI stocks lead the charge higher. So is the bull market back on track as earnings season kicks into high gear, or is the rebound only temporary? Plus, Boeing’s drop after reporting results, the options setup on key names reporting this week, and the Fed on deck; what the street is expecting ahead of tomorrow’s rate decision, and what Chairman Kevin Warsh may signal for future rate policy. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI giant Anthropic advancing its plans to go public, with a new filing showing massive revenue growth -- in addition to massive capex plans. The traders talk the AI capital rush and what to expect heading into another key tech earnings week. Then, Societe Generale’s Subadra Rajappa lays out her expectations for the next Fed decision out Wednesday and why she thinks the 10-year Treasury yield looks attractive at current levels. Plus, Brazil’s post-election bust, more Instacart takeover talk and why guest trader Katie Stockton thinks Costco is poised to break out. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even with tech putting in a losing week, investors begin to nibble on software and cyber stocks. The traders debate how to position in the AI trade amid the broader downdraft. Plus, energy stocks hit fresh records as oil rallies back. The Chart Master lays out the one group in the sector that could be poised to play catch-up. Plus, Williams-Sonoma’s dutch oven heats up, a potential delivery app deal and how options traders are positioned heading into next week’s key earnings reports. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech stocks plummeting in today’s selloff, as AI spending fears reach a boiling point. The AI names leading the carnage, and what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to say about a lack of capital holding back growth. Plus, homebuilder stocks catch a bid as rates pull back, how carriers are slashing the iPhone Duo price to get your business, and Moderna’s meltdown; the leaked data that tanked shares, and how options traders are handling the drop in the stock. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Tech earnings kick off with Meta and Tesla both reporting results. The numbers from the quarters, and what top tech analyst Gene Munster is hearing on the company conference calls. Plus, IBM, Las Vegas Sands, and United Rentals delivers results, Wall Street takes a bite out of Chipotle shares, and Coreweave’s lingering debt concerns; why shares are still under pressure and the impact it’s having on the broader AI tech trade. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Netflix, SpaceX, and United Airlines all on the move after hours. The numbers from those earnings reports, and a top media analysts reaction to the streaming giant’s quarter. Plus, the prognosis on pharma and health care stocks, setting up ahead of Meta, Tesla, and IBM’s reports tomorrow, and the next move in neoclouds. What a top tech analyst makes of the recent debt distress, and his take on the latest deals in the space. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.